Date: 13 Aug 1998 02:25:49 GMT From: "Duane Dostie" <ddostienopsamtiernet.net> Subject: Re: Synth. oil
> I realize the topic is not new, but: Is it worth using synthetic oil in > my Saab 900 SE Turbo'97? The car has got about 10,000mi, so it is broken > in enough for a syntetic, but is it worth doing it and what are the > possible implications? > > Also, I tend to change regular oil on my other car every 5,000mi. Will > syntetic allow longer oil change intervals. > > Thanks, > > -Dima Smolyansky Longer intervals? Not neccesarily. The synthetic oil IS better for the Turbo! since it holds up to the heat better. I tend to change mine at 5000miles, but I do mostly highway. Duane